Helpful Links

Travel Safety and General Advice on Studying Abroad

• http://studentsabroad.state.gov/
  Information for students who plan to travel and/or study abroad.
• http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/healthSafety/safetyPrecautions.html
  Emergency and safety precautions provided by the University of Minnesota.
• http://www.globaled.us/safeti/
  SAFETI (Safety Abroad First - Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse. Provides links to several topics geared towards individuals studying abroad.
• http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
  The U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft.
• http://www.petersons.com
  Search for semester and summer abroad programs and look at articles regarding safety, travel, etc. Links to other pages and suggested reading provided.
• http://www.transitionsabroad.com/index.shtml
  Links and information regarding most aspects of being abroad whether to work or study.
• http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
  Center for Disease Control website on global outbreaks, health warnings, vaccinations, etc.
• http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/
  Information on leaving and returning to the U.S. provided by the Customs and Border Protection - U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Embassy & Consulate Information

• http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/directory.htm
  Directory and search engine of the world's embassies and consulates.
• http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#assistance
  How a consulate can help you while abroad.
• http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
  Travel warnings and Consular Information Sheets provided by the U.S. Department of State.

Australian Information

• http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/Splash.aspx
  "Website for the Australian Education Office, a comprehensive source of information on studying at Australian institutions (either semester, year-long or full degree), Australian Student Visas, pre-departure information, scholarships and aid, and more....."

European Program Information

• http://www.eurovisa.info/WhereApply.htm
  Allegheny students who are studying abroad for a semester in Europe will normally get a student visa that is applicable for their host country. However, please check this website to see if you will need a Schengen visa for general travel in Europe.
• http://www.studyinbritain.com/
  Information regarding programs in Britain and Ireland.
• http://www.britrailinfo.com/
  This site provides information on the Britrail system. Passes can be purchased for travel online.
• http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/Startseite.html
  Current events/interests in Germany provided by the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Israel Information

• http://www.haaretz.com/
  Israeli news online.

Subject Specific Information/Programs

• http://www.amizade.org/
  Summer (2-4 week) programs focusing on different academic aspects, sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh.
• http://www.volunteerinternational.org/
  A search site for international volunteer and internship opportunities.
• http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm
  Listing of jobs by occupation/subject and links to other work abroad websites.

Useful pages for those going abroad

• http://www.xe.net/ucc/
  The universal currency converter.
• http://www.kidon.com/media-link/index.shtml/
  Search engine for international news resources.
• http://www.lonelyplanet.com/index.cfm
  "The World's Best Travel Guides." Information from Lonely Planet published books online.
• http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
  Local times around the world.